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Enhanced Railway Ticket Fares To Come Into Effect From Today

Second class non-AC fares have been revised in slabs, with no increase for distances up to 215 km. Passengers travelling between 216 km and 750 k

18-Year-Old Graphic Designer Arrested For Theft, Says He Lost Job Due To AI

An 18-year-old graphic designer, who claimed to have lost his job due to AI, was arrested with his NEET-aspirant woman friend on Thursday for all

Man Strangles Wife, Jumps In Front Of Train In Delhi

A 40-year-old woman was allegedly strangled by her husband who later jumped to his death in front of a train in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, po

Fire Fighters Rescue Eagle Entangled Near HC

The Eagle has been shifted to a government vet hospital for treatment and later handed over to the forest department. Now, the bird's condition i

2 Arrested With Country-Made Pistols In Bulletproof SUV In Delhi

The Delhi Police has arrested two armed men and seized a bullet-proof SUV during a routine vehicle check in outer north Delhi on Christmas eve, o

Resident Doctors Announce Mass Leave To Protest Shimla Doctor's Suspension

The Resident Doctors Association of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, has announced a day-long mass casual leave on December 26

Woman, 25, Shot At In Gurugram Club For Refusing Marriage Proposal

A 25-year-old woman was shot at inside a club in Gurugram after she allegedly refused a marriage proposal from a man, police said on Thursday.

India's Petrol Pump Network Crossed 1,00,000-mark Till November

As per the data available from the petroleum planning & analysis cell of the oil ministry, the country had 1,00,266 petrol pumps at the end of No

GST reforms and RDI scheme mark 2025 as turning point for pharma

New Delhi: With GST reforms and Research Development Incentive (RDI) Scheme, the year 2025 has been a crucial turning point for Indian pharma, sa

President Droupadi Murmu Releases The Constitution Of India In Santhali

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, officially released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language during a ceremony held at Rashtrap

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19. The winning ticket was sold in Cabot, lottery officials in Ar

Census 2027 Phase-I Pre-Test Completed, April 2026 Rollout Planned

The discussion to be executed in further operations planned soon after the completion of the pre-test exercise of the Phase I - Houselisting and

Bangladesh belongs to all: BNP's Rahman after homecoming

Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years. He addressed a rally in Dhaka, promising to restore democratic rights. Rahman spoke of

What Was CBI Doing Before?: Unnao Rape Survivor On Kuldeep Sengar's Bail

The 2017 Unnao rape case victim expressed her disappointment and anger with the judgment of the Delhi High Court granting bail to the accused, fo

Chief Minister To Inaugurate Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan In Tirupati

The Chief Minister will attend the inaugural session of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan from 10.15 am to 12.45 pm. The national-level event aims to

Netflix and WWE team up for a Stranger Thingsthemed Monday Night RAW in January 2026

Netflix and WWE are extending the Stranger Things phenomenon past its Season 5 finale through a never before seen crossover with Monday Night RAW

5 Killed After Helicopter Crashes On Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro

Five people were killed, including two Czech tourists, after a helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, the authorities in Tanzania announced on

40 Masked Men Vandalise Christmas Decor In Chhattisgarh's Raipur

Unidentified persons were booked for vandalising Christmas decorations at a mall in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur, a police official said on Thursd

57,000 displaced people from Manipur are battling third winter

Manipur faces its third harsh winter since ethnic strife began in May 2023. Displaced people are restless, demanding resettlement. Recent clashes

Odisha Tops National Air Pollution Charts, Surpasses Delhi

Three townsBalasore, Talcher, and Baripadarank among Indias five most polluted cities. Persistent PM2.5 pollution raises serious health concerns,

Turkey detains over 100 IS suspects in raids ahead of holiday attacks

Istanbul: Officers from the Istanbul Police Counter-Terrorism Department launched simultaneous raids on Thursday at 124 locations and detained ov

A seven-course Christmas meal at a Coonoor cafe

Coonoors Cafe Diem rings in the festivities with a seven-course meal, complete with blueberry ravioli, artichoke pizzas, and moringa falafel

Gaiety and Reunions Mark Christmas Celebrations in Andhra Pradesh

Nativity scenes, stars of various sizes and hues, and lighting illuminated the churches in AP.

China Slams US Report Claiming Plot To Sabotage US-India Ties

China on Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties

Temples in Telangana Swarm with Devotees Amid Year-End Rush

Due to consecutive holidays for schools and offices, thousands of people visited the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy hill shrine at Yadagirigutta.

Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: 'Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by...' - Life lessons by the four-time Pulitzer winner

Quote of the Day: Robert Frost's iconic The Road Not Taken explores how individuals retrospectively assign meaning to life choices. The poem depi

UP Man Shoots 20-Year-Old Woman Who Refused His Advances, Dies By Suicide

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead by a man who later committed suicide in an apparent case of unrequited love in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Thurs

1 Killed, 4 Injured As Balloon Gas Cylinder Explodes In Mysuru

A balloon seller was killed and four others injured in a balloon gas cylinder explosion here on Thursday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar s

Traffic Police cracks down on rash driving in city

Video: Hindutva group disrupts Christian prayer meet in Bengaluru

Hyderabad: In yet another targeted attack towards the Christian community, Hindutva members disrupted a prayer programme in Bengalurus Koramangal

NULM workers to protest near Madras High Court

AAP leaders booked over Santa Claus skit for outraging religious feelings of Christians

New Delhi: A police case was lodged on Thursday against AAPs Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bhardwaj, and two other party leaders over a skit related t

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uikey, five others killed by security forces in Odisha

NEW DELHI: Top Maoist commander Ganesh Uikey was killed by security forces in Odisha's Rampa forest area on Thursday. Five other Maoists, includi

All roads lead to 2026 for Stalin, Udhaya, EPS and Vijay

Leading the list is Chief Minister M. K. Stalin who has been highlighting his governments achievements and has expressed confidence that his DMK-

Police Deny Lathi Charge Near Alipiri Bhudevi Complex

The SP warned that strict legal action would be taken against those spreading false videos and rumours on social media, and urged the public to r

$2 Ticket, $1.8 Billion Payout: US Player Wins 2nd-Largest Powerball Jackpot

A Powerball ticket purchased outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery

You have been integrated with BJP: Samik tells Suvendu not to dwell on the past

During an event organised by the BJP, Suvendu Adhikari took to the stage and saidthat other from the old and new leaders a section joined the par

Telangana to Use Satellite Data for Rythu Bharosa

The assistance of Rs 6,000 per acre for the rabi season is proposed to be disbursed in January, coinciding with the Sankranti festival, after the

Army limits social media use to 'viewing only'

The Indian Army has introduced new rules for social media. Personnel can now view and monitor platforms like Instagram. Communication on these si

Tirumala Sees Heavy Pilgrim Turnout Ahead of Vaikunta Dwara Darshan Period

TTD indicated that the heavy pilgrim inflow is likely to continue until January 10, coinciding with the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan period.

MVA partners chart separate paths for Maha civic polls

Maharashtra's local elections are causing political shifts. The NCP-SP is exploring alliances with the Ajit Pawar faction in Pune and Pimpri-Chin

DNA TV Show: Analysis of Tarique Rahman's show of strength against Yunus in Bangladesh

Thousands of people gathered to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman back to his homeland, Bangladesh.

TTD darshan ticket counter at Alipiri sees heavy rush

15,000 Slotted Sarva Darshan tickets booked in no time

40 Charged For Vandalising Christmas Decorations At Raipur Mall

Around 40 unidentified persons have been charged for vandalising Magneto Mall on VIP Road in Raipur during the state-wide 'Chhattisgarh Bandh' on

Indias IPO Market Raises Record Rs 1.95 Lakh Crore in CY 2025

During CY25, 106 of the 365 IPOs were listed on the main board, while 259 IPOs were listed through SMEs.

Ganesh Uike among 5 Maoists killed in Odisha

Security forces eliminated top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and four others in Odisha's Kandhamal district. Uike, a Central Committee member, headed

Christmas 2025: Virat Kohli wishes fans, Shikhar Dhawan shares selfie with girlfriend; Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues turn Santa

Indian cricketers spread festive cheer on Christmas 2025 as Virat Kohli wished fans, Shikhar Dhawan shared a selfie with his girlfriend, while Sm

Rajasthan village elders withdraw controversial smartphone ban on women

Jodhpur: The village elders in Rajasthans Jalore district have withdrawn the ban imposed on women using smartphones after the decision faced oppo

Assam: West Karbi Anglong tense but calm after clashes

West Karbi Anglong district in Assam is slowly returning to normal after clashes. Two people died during protests against alleged illegal land en

Hyderabad to celebrate three-day kite festival from January 11

Hyderabad: With little over a fortnight left for Sankranthi, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Prot

Telangana to Save Rs 650 cr on Office Rentals

Govt offices must vacate rented premises by Jan. 26, says Revanth

Vrusshabha movie review: It takes 2 Mohanlal to makes this wafer-thin story entertaining, reincarnation actioner good in parts, but...

After scoring a hat-trick with L2: Empuraan, Thudarum, and Hridayapoorvam, Mohanlal ended 2025 with a reincarnation actioner, Vrusshabha. However

Lok Sabha MPs advised not to use smart gadgets in House

Parliamentarians are now cautioned against using smart watches and spectacles within the Parliament Estate. The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued an a

Six killed in Karnataka bus crash; PM Modi, CM Siddaramaiah express grief

A tragic accident occurred on National Highway 48 in Chitradurga district. A sleeper bus collided with a container truck, resulting in a fire. Si

PM Modi attends Christmas service, renews Christian outreach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Christmas morning service in Delhi. This visit highlights his ongoing engagement with the Christian commu

A Fairy-Tale Xmas Tree-t

This writer travelled through Northern Europe, exploring the twinkling charm of Helsinki, the fairytale-like beauty of Tallinn (Estonia) and chas

Uikes death has broken backbone of Maoist activities in Odisha: DGP

Bhubaneswar: Ganesh Uike, 69, a battle-hardened Maoist leader, finally fell to the bullets of security personnel in Kandhamal district on Thursda

H-1B lottery axed: Trumps new US work visa rules shake Big Tech firms | Immigration Crackdown

Andhra Taxi App Launched To Boost Travel, Tourism In NTR District

The platform offers curated one-day to four-day tourism packages across the district. The one-day itinerary includes visits to the Kanaka Durga T

Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus govt over attacks on religious minorities

Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladeshs deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday lashed out at the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, accusin

J&K leaders Mufti, Aga, Engineer Rashid demand action against people targeting Kashmiris in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh

Kashmiri leaders voiced strong condemnation over assaults on traders in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, demanding swift legal action. Jailed MP

Bajrang Dal hold protest against Christmas event outside Bareilly police station

Bareilly: Bajrang Dal leaders on Thursday staged a protest outside the Bareilly city police station, accusing organisers of a Christmas event of

Flash strike by platform, gig workers receives lukewarm response; mega strike on New Year's eve

NEW DELHI: The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) announced a flash strike on Thursday demanding for better wages and a nati

Bangladesh should repeat 1971 to save its minorities: BJP leader

Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said that the right-thinking citizens of Bangladesh may have to repeat the 1971-type situ

On AB Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary, Rivals Recall PM Who Had No Adversaries

Atal Bihari Vajpayee spent six decades in politics, was among the strongest opposition voices for years before becoming the first man to be prime

Yunus Envoy Quits After Osman Hadi's Brother Alleges In-House Killing Plot

Bangladesh's assasinated radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi's brother has alleged that a section within the interim government of Chief Adviser Muh

ADB signs pacts with Pakistan for two projects worth $730 million

The Asian Development Bank has partnered with Pakistan for two significant projects totaling $730 million. These initiatives aim to bolster the n

Bluebird Block-2 launch: Indias heavy-lift moment is beyond space

Satellite Mission showcases price, power and strategic leverage By R. Suryamurthy By any technical measure, Indias successful launch of the Blue

Decision to import apples from New Zealand could harm Kashmiri growers: NC

Srinagar: The ruling National Conference on Thursday appealed to the Centre to review its decision to import apples under the new trade agreement

BJP leader shot dead in Bihar hours after deputy CM said criminals would be driven out in three months

PATNA: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead by unidentified criminals in Bihars Samastipur district, hours after deputy chief mini

2026 would be a year of lower oil prices and crude oversupply

Producers reshaping strategies to cope with oil revenue loss By K Raveendran As 2026 approaches, the global oil market is heading into a year th

Freedom Of Worship Being Attacked: Shashi Tharoor On Christmas Vandalism

Spotlighting the reports of the alleged attack on Christians in the days leading up to Christmas, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor served a warning: wh

U.S. naval moves against Venezuela | Explained

Which tankers did the U.S. target near Venezuela? How does the U.S. use financial systems to enforce sanctions? What role do insurance and classi

Honouring the supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh & Sabibzada Fateh Singh as VEER BAL DIVAS

By Puran Chand Sharma Veer Bal Divas, observed annually on 26 December, is a solemn and inspiring national day dedicated to commemorating the unp

King Charles III calls for kindness, unity in Christmas message

London: On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns over immigration divide societies, and some politicians f

One extra coach added

Time To Act Now

Road safety has quietly grown into one of the most serious public safety challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming lives on a scale that rarely p

AIADMK forms panel to formulate manifesto for 2026 Assembly poll

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday announced the constitution of a high-level committee to prepare the party ma

Youngsters booked for stopping long distance train to shoot reels in Kerala

Kannur: The Railway Protection Force on Thursday booked two youngsters for briefly stopping a long-distance train in this district after they fla

Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project BC Trust gets award

Myanmar sets late January date for final election round

Russian spirits export to India nearly quadruples in 10 months: Report

Moscow: The exports of Russian spirits to India have nearly quadrupled in the first 10 months of the year compared to the same period last year,

Grand Christmas Celebrations At CSI Church In Medak

Construction of the church began in 1914 and was completed in 1924. While the church management made elaborate arrangements, the district adminis

Massive refunds ahead? Trump advisor says 2026 will bring the biggest tax payouts in US history

Biggest tax refund 2026: Senior White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett predicts the largest tax refund cycle in U.S. history for 2026. This i

No attacks on minorities under NDA govt: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday claimed that the NDA-led Centre is governing without any religious bias, while minority

Bol Bharat mata ki jai: Bajrang Dal attacks Kashmiri shawl seller in Uttarakhand

Kashipur: A 28-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller,Bilal Ahmad Ganie, was assaulted and intimidated by men having links with Bajrang Dal in Uttarakhan

Pakistan is just a junta with nuclear weapons: Putin told President Bush

Newly revealed conversations from two decades ago show Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W. Bush shared significant worrie

Jesus is Palestinian? Here's complete truth, who placed controversial Times Square billboard message during Christmas and is it still up

Jesus is Palestinian? A Times Square billboard carrying this message during Christmas has sparked debate. The ad, funded by the American-Arab Ant

Mumbai: CR, WR to run 12 suburban train services for New Year revellers on Jan 1; check timings here

The special suburban locals from Kalyan and CSMT will depart at 1.30 am and reach their respective destinations at 3 am. More details below:

Have you tried the baklava plum cake in Coimbatore?

This festive season, choose from Santa and Christmas tree cookies, to rich plum cakes, mini donuts, Korean buns and butter puffs at Anandhaas Bak